World: The Iraq Drawdown and Afghan Buildup – nytimes.com/video

In one of the most complex logistical operations in military history, American troops and equipment are being pulled out of Iraq and sent on to Afghanistan, or back home to refit the armed services. Related Link: nyti.ms

US Troops Drawdown, Iraqis Take Security Lead

of large cities in Iraq this week [Tuesday June 30th], meeting the first major deadline of a security pact which calls for the final withdrawal of US troops by the end of 2011. Iraqis are now officially in charge of security, with the US assuming an increasingly advisory role. VOA’s Robert Raffaele spoke with experts [...]